Woman arraigned after chase, crash

Police say woman struck police cruiser

A woman who police said crashed into several cars and a police cruiser was arraigned on nearly a dozen charges Monday.

Cheryl Nelson, 44, of Tyngsborough, Mass., is facing charges that include felony reckless conduct and driving under the influence of drugs or liquor.

Police said that as Nelson traveled through two towns Friday morning, they got a number of calls about her driving. Police said she was driving her SUV on Route 13 in Milford when she crossed a double yellow line and drove toward another vehicle, causing that vehicle to roll over.

Investigators said Nelson continued driving toward the Milford oval, where she went around the circle in the wrong direction, and then continued down the road to Amherst.

Police said they chased Nelson until she rammed into an Amherst police cruiser, a crash that sent the officer to a hospital. The officer was treated and released.

Nelson's bail was set at $25,000 cash. A probable cause hearing was scheduled for April 11.

Nelson's parents were at the hearing and said that she is going through a divorce and is on medication.

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